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• I thank Ms. McMahon for appearing before our committee last week. I have confirmed Ms.
• Throughout the nomination process, Ms.
• Ms.
• Ms. McMahon is the partner this committee needs to improve the nation's education system.
• McMahon. I like it personally.

Keywords: Department of Education, Ms. McMahon, educational reform, public testimony, federal responsibilities, local governance

Summary: The meeting of the legislative committee encompassed discussions on key bills including HB22, SB4, and HB2214, with significant focus on the implications surrounding the Department of Education. Members expressed varying opinions on the nomination of Ms. McMahon to lead the department, underlining the need for reform and accountability. The committee witnessed passionate exchanges regarding educational values and the responsibilities of the federal government versus local authorities. Public testimonies contributed to the discussions, highlighting the community's concerns about educational policies and their impact on students from diverse backgrounds.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 16 July, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 16 July, 2026; 11:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: MS House Floor - 15 July, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 15 July, 2026; 3:00 PM, 925, all

Keywords: MS House Floor - 3 April, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senator McClendon, Senator McMahon, Senator Michel, Senator Monfort, Senator Norwood, Senator Parks,

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 3 April, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Amy McAllister, the assistant director, Ms.
• And our proofers in LSO, Ms. Connie And our proofers in LSO, Ms.
• Our LBO staff led by Ms.
• Brenda Pierce. a daily basis, Ms.
• Ms. Gwen Jones, where's Ms. Gwen? Is she in here? Let's thank her.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, ladies and gentlemen, if you will please join me in welcoming my good friend Ms.
• In the South Gallery, we have with us visiting today Ms.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• At this At this moment, if there's no objection, I would like for Ms.
• Jackson, Johnson, Kirby, Ladner, McCon, McLendon, McMahon, Michel ...
• Um, this bill restores the suffrage to Ms.
• I would certainly also like to take the opportunity to thank Ms. Holly Robertson and Ms.
• I want to say thank you to the Judiciary A Committee, to Ms.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Lady from Hinds, Ms. Yates. Thank you. Will the gentleman yield? Certainly. I did.
• Lady from Lincoln, Ms. Curry. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I'm just a Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
• Lady from Jones, Ms. Scott. Thank you so much, Mr. Speaker.
• I'd like to ask unanimous consent of the House if Ms.
• Uh, I would like the House to help me adjourn in memory of Ms.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 1 April, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They are joined by their director, Ms. Elena Barnes, the assistant director, Ms.
• <00:40:22.160> Kayla joined by their teachers, Ms. Kayla joined by their teachers, Ms.
• Joellen Walker, if west gallery, Ms.
• McMahon. McMahon. McMahon. McMahon. McMahon. Michelle. Michelle. Michelle. Michelle. Michelle.
• <03:51:51.560> Question,<03:51:51.920> Ms. For what purpose, sir? Question, Ms.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Reginald Anderson, and recited the pledge of allegiance. The journal and committee reports were dispensed with by voice vote. Early in the meeting, senators also introduced guests, including Dr. Adrian Gilliam Pierre as doctor of the day and several school groups and community visitors in the galleries. A major portion of the session was devoted to recognizing student athletes and coaches through commendation resolutions. The Senate honored the Northside High School Gators boys basketball team for winning its first Class 2A state championship, the Morton High School Panthers boys basketball team for winning the 2025 Class 4A title, East Rankin Academy teams for multiple championships, Simpson County Academy’s boys cross country team and Lily Overby, Brookhaven Academy’s fast-pitch softball team, and several other schools and programs. The chamber also recognized Mississippi artist Castro Coleman (Mr. Sipp) for his music contributions, and later introduced the Meridian High School Choir, Brookhaven Academy fifth graders, and David Hoke, who has delivered Bibles to all 50 state legislatures. The Senate then took up nominations and approved three by advise-and-consent: Kent Gerard Nico to the Mississippi Hospital Equipment and Facilities Authority, Marcus Jones Martin to the State Tax Appeals Board, and Keith Allen Williams Jr. to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation. After that, Senator Kirby moved to suspend the rules and take up a large block of commending resolutions, which the Senate agreed to consider together. The block included numerous resolutions honoring schools, athletes, educators, and community figures, and the Senate agreed to proceed to final passage by roll call with no objection noted.

Transcript Highlights:

• Lady from Lincoln, Ms. Curry. Lady from Lincoln, Ms. Curry.
• Lady from Jones, Ms. Scott. Lady from Jones, Ms. Scott.
• Lady from Hinds, Ms.
• Lady from Hinds, Ms. Summers.
• Lady from Lincoln, Ms.<04:26:59.560> Curry. Ms. Curry. Ms. Curry.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer, a guest vocalist, and the Pledge of Allegiance before moving into routine business. Members first recognized several special guests and school groups, including championship teams from Simpson County Academy, New Albany High School, Tougaloo College, Madison-Richland Academy, East Rankin Academy, Morton High School, and others, along with honorees such as Dr. Katrina Cox, Pamela Moody, Joe Helen Joey Walker, and Jimmy Carr. The chamber also noted a prior resolution honoring Reverend Dr. Victor Dixon and the Copiah County Ministerial Alliance, and Dr. Dixon led the opening prayer. On the calendar, the House adopted a conference report on House Bill 1752 dealing with judicial salaries. The report set new salary amounts for state court judges effective January 1, 2027, froze district attorney salary increases until January 1, 2028, and then tied DAs to 95% of circuit and chancery judges’ pay. It also removed mandatory raise language for judges and county court judges, and members briefly discussed the broader issue of legislative compensation. The report passed 115-2. The House then adopted a conference report on House Bill 377, the missing persons bill, which clarified definitions, added forensic genetic genealogy testing provisions, and set timelines for law enforcement to enter credible missing-person reports into NamUs and NCIC. That report passed 120-0. The chamber also adopted a conference report on House Bill 525, changing the penalty for sexual battery in a position of trust or authority from a 0-to-30-year range to a 5-to-30-year range; it passed 112-0. Later, the House adopted a conference report on House Bill 925 after removing veto-message language, and adopted another conference report on House Bill 939 combining a low-sat repealer change and a fire truck acquisition program that creates a Fire Equipment Fund supported by recurring black tag revenue. The House also approved unanimous-consent amendments to Senate Bill 3105 and recommitted Senate Bill 2747 for further work.

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 30 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: MS House Floor - 30 March, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: MS House Floor - 29 March, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 29 March, 2026; 2:00 PM, 925, all

Keywords: MS Senate Floor - 27 March, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: MS House Floor - 27 March, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

Keywords: MS House Floor - 26 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all